- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singers
- Hariharan, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Iniyavale
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Iniyavale (1998) is a deeply romantic composition penned by Arivumathi, expressing intense intimacy, devotion, and romantic wonder. The protagonist addresses their beloved as their very life and soul, marveling at the blissful experience of love. Using rich romantic tropes, the lyrics speak of wearing the lover like clothing, finding solace in their gaze, and creating a private world away from the rest of the world. The imagery weaves together elements of nature, such as the moon, fireflies, lotuses, and twilight, to heighten the feeling of passionate connection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Moochchu vidum tajmahallai naan paarkka”
Describing the lover as a 'breathing Taj Mahal' to emphasize exquisite and living architectural beauty.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Adikkadi thottukkollum imai polae”
Comparing the silent meeting of lovers to the gentle and frequent touching of upper and lower eyelids.
Hyperbole (Adukkuthodar / Uyarvu Navirtchi)
“Azhagae nilavin mudhugil Kavithai ezhuthi rasiththidavaa”
Exaggerating romantic devotion by talking about writing poetry on the back of the moon.
Rhyme & Assonance (Edhukai / Monai)
“Minminiyae idho idho thaan / Santhanamae idho idhothaan”
Harmonious repetition of sounds across parallel lines such as Minminiyae / Santhanamae.
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Trivia
The song is featured in the 1998 Tamil romantic drama film 'Iniyavale', starring Prabhu, Suvaluxmi, and Keerthi Reddy. The lyrics were written by renowned poet Arivumathi, known for his evocative usage of classical Tamil imagery in modern film songs, with music composed by Deva.
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